Los Angeles BusinessObjects User Group – Wednesday, June 11th

May 21, 2025 By 2 Comments

BusinessObjects User Group Meetings

We’re pleased to invite you and your colleagues to the upcoming Los Angeles BusinessObjects User Group Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, June 11, at Honda from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This free event will feature insightful sessions, live demos, and valuable networking opportunities with fellow BusinessObjects users.

Attendance is FREE, however, we do ask that you REGISTER for count purposes.

LOCATION:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 783-2000

Room location: 100-4W-4

Park in the front visitor lot.

EVENT AGENDA:

12:45 PM – Registration & Refreshments

1:00 PM – Welcome

1:05 PM – Interactive Visualizations Made Easy: Element Linking in Webi 4.3 – Tirzah Kozlowski

Using Element Linking to make your charts and graphs interact with your report, providing a responsive data visualization experience.

1:450 PM – Streamlining Report Creation with Shared Elements – Tirzah Kozlowski

Learn how to use Shared Elements – reusable components like tables and charts that can be inserted into any report. This saves time and ensure consistency across your Webi reports

2:25 PM – Networking Break

2:45 PM – Tips and Tricks for Boosting Productivity in the New 4.3 Webi UI – Tirzah Kozlowski

Explore new features in Webi 4.3, including using a webi report as a data source and creating custom formats

3:15 PM – The New Data Tab Mode in Webi 4.3 – Paul Grill

A brand new functionality for profiling, transforming and combining data in Web Intelligence was introduced in BI 4.3. This demo will show what ii does and how it works

3:40 PM – Raffle & Wrap-Up

4:00 PM Guided tour, with an expert, of the American Honda Collection Hall 

4:30 PM – Departure

We will be providing refreshments and snacks throughout the afternoon.

This event is completely free, but registration is required to attend.

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Pittsburgh BusinessObjects User Group – Thursday, October 17th, 2024

September 9, 2024 By Leave a Comment

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You are personally invited to join us at the Pittsburgh BusinessObjects Users Group on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Hosted by Aires and Sponsored by Need4Viz and InfoSol.

Registration is free, but we ask that you please REGISTER for count purposes.

LOCATION:

Aires
6 Penn Center Blvd, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
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Parking and main entrance is at the back of the main building. Parking is free of charge.

AGENDA:

9:00 – 9:20 AM Registration + Coffee and Breakfast

9:20 – 9:30 AM Welcome & Announcements 

9:30 – 10:15 AM BusinessObjects Quantum Leap – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

After a radical new Web Intelligence User Interface, Webi as a data source and a whole new data merging/transformation/profiling capability in BI 4.3, you may have thought that new functionality in BusinessObjects would slow down, but nothing could be further from the truth.

BI 2025, the next major release of BusinessObjects, due for release at the end of the year is a whole quantum leap in new BI functionality. Get ready to be dazzled and entertained by InfoSol CEO, Paul Grill, as he discusses and demos both new functionality in the current BI 4.3 SP04 and what’s coming in BI 2025.

10:15 – 11:00 AM How to Integrate an on-prem “SAP BusinessObjects Platform” with SAP Analytics Cloud using Live Data Connect (LDC) – Vasu Gnanasivam, SAP Ariba

SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud solution for business intelligence, enterprise planning, and predictive analytics that provides all analytics capabilities for all users in one product. On this topic, we explore the integration of on-prem BOBJ Platform as a live source to SAP Analytics Cloud for visualization.

11:00 – 11:30 AM Break

11:30 – 12:15 PM Everybody Loves Webi – Dallas Marks & Michael Trickey, Need4Viz

Dallas Marks and Michael Trickey from Need4Viz will show how to leverage new features in SAP BusinessObjects 4.3 such as icons, prompt improvements including hints, and new data provider functions. They’ll also show new features from the latest N4V FOR WEBI 2024.3 and how it transforms the Web Intelligence users know and love into a dashboarding tool with over 60 custom elements for eye-popping visuals, geo and custom maps, on-screen data analysis, and HTML5 publishing.

12:15 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:45 PM BusinessObjects Co- Existence with PowerBI and Tableau (Part 2) – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

With at least 85% of BusinessObjects customers using PowerBI or Tableau or both, the demand for integration has never been greater.

With the release of the OData V4 connector in BI 4.3 and recent enhancements to it in Service Pack 4, it is now possible to move data from Webi reports/queries to Tableau and PowerBI. Other 3rd party products using the SDK’s of all three Bi solutions have taken those integration capabilities even further.

This enlightening session will not only show you what is possible but also present case studies of BusinessObjects customers using these capabilities.

1:45 – 2:00 PM Break

2:00 – 2:45 PM Open Group Discussion (Roadmap, Upgrades, Q&A, Challenges, etc.)

2:45 – 3:00 PM Wrap-up and Giveaways

REGISTER TODAY

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Ann Arbor BusinessObjects User Group – Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

August 5, 2024 By Leave a Comment

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You are personally invited to join us at the Ann Arbor BusinessObjects Users Group on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 9:00am – 1:05pm. Hosted by the University of Michigan and sponsored by Creative Technology & Training Solutions and InfoSol Inc.

Registration is free, but we ask that you please REGISTER for count purposes.

LOCATION:

201 East Hoover
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Room 111
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Parking: There is a parking lot on the southwest corner of E Hoover Ave and Green St. Note: the user group will be held where the red icon is located:

Ann Arbor Parking October 2024

Agenda:

9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration + Coffee and Bagels 

9:30 – 10:15 AM BusinessObjects Quantum Leap  – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

After a radical new Web Intelligence User Interface, Webi as a data source and a whole new data merging/transformation/profiling capability in BI 4.3, you may have thought that new functionality in BusinessObjects would slow down, but nothing could be further from the truth. BI 2025, the next major release of BusinessObjects, due for release at the end of the year is a whole quantum leap in new BI functionality. Get ready to be dazzled and entertained by InfoSol CEO, Paul Grill, as he discusses and demos both new functionality in the current BI 4.3 SP04 and what’s coming in BI 2025.

10:15 – 11:00 AM Building Complex Webi Reports from Multiple Data Providers: v4.3 – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation will provide an in depth look at how to add multiple data providers in v4.3 within a single document, including universes, Webi Documents, Excel, Text and Free Hand SQL. It will highlight changes from v4.2 to v4.3. It will include how to properly merge dimensions and the many merge options available. There will be a section on utilizing Excel files as a data provider, and how to import an Excel file, as well as properly update an Excel file already being utilized in a document. It will also include merging on local variables. Presentation will include tips and tricks and best practices.

11:00 – 11:30 AM Networking Break

11:30 – 12:15 PM BusinessObjects Co-Existence in 2024 – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

With at least 85% of BusinessObjects customers using PowerBI or Tableau or both, the demand for integration has never been greater. With the release of the OData V4 connector in BI 4.3 and recent enhancements to it in Service Pack 4, it is now possible to move data from Webi reports/queries to Tableau and PowerBI. Other 3rd party products using the SDK’s of all three Bi solutions have taken those integration capabilities even further.
This enlightening session will not only show you what is possible but also present case studies of BusinessObjects customers using these capabilities.

12:15 – 1:00 PM Having Fun Building a Complex Webi Report: v4.3 – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at how to convert reports into other report types, with an emphasis on creating Master Detail Reports. It will highlight changes from v4.2 to v4.3. It will include many of the new features of v4.3, including how to hide columns, blocks and sections. The user will learn how to apply conditional formatting to a Detail Blocks at different levels to give reports a more dashboard like look. The user will also learn how to apply the many reporting functions to Master Detail reports.

Topics will include how to place both a report and a chart in a Master Detail Report and link those blocks together. Navigating a Master Detail Report utilizing the map tab will also be covered. Also included will be adding banners and/or adding stoplights to the report. The presentation will cover exporting a Master Detail Report to PDF and Excel. The use of input controls in a master detail report, as well as adding graphics such as stop lights and banners will be covered.

1:00 – 1:05pm Raffle and Wrap Up

 

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Pittsburgh BusinessObjects User Group Meeting – Thursday, April 18th 2024

February 29, 2024 By Leave a Comment

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You are personally invited to join us at the Pittsburgh BusinessObjects Users Group on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 9:00am – 12:15pm. Hosted  and sponsored by SAP and InfoSol Inc.

Registration is free, but we ask that you please REGISTER BELOW for count purposes.

Location:

SAP Pittsburgh Office
271 N Shore Dr Suite 600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Parking: The closest lot is the Champions Garage ($9/day).  The lots and garages by Acrisure Stadium ($8/day).

Agenda:

9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration + Coffee and Breakfast 

9:30 – 10:15 AM BusinessObjects Update 2024 – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

The SAP updated Statement of Direction for BI and BusinessObjects continues to be updated and the roadmap extended which is great news for all BusinessObjects customers. Bi 4.3 SP4 was released in December, and we are all excited to hear about and see what is coming in the next major release BI 2025.

This session will discuss this new roadmap and cover the key features that have been released with BI 4.3 SP04 and what to expect to see with BI 2025.

10:15 – 11:00 AM BusinessObjects Co-Existence with PowerBI and Tableau – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

About 80% of BusinessObjects customers use either PowerBI, Tableau or both. Most use BusinessObjects for BI reporting while using PowerBI/Tableau for data discovery and visualization. This state of co-existence is very much the new normal for organizations using BusinessObjects. This session will explain how the different BI tools can complement each other and how you can integrate them by accessing both Web Intelligence reports and universes from PowerBI and Tableau.

11:00 – 11:30 AM Networking Break

11:30 – 12:15 PM How to Minimize Impacts of BusinessObjects Upgrades on Your Business – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

SAP has released a lot of Service Packs and Fix Packs for BusinessObjects over the last few years on top of major software releases. Most of these Service Packs have a lot of new functionality in addition to fixes which means a lot of new code which means more potential on your deployment. This session discusses what we have seen in terms of the impact of upgrading too soon and too often and how to potentially avoid application stability issues by taking a different approach to upgrades. Several real customer case studies will be included.

12:15 PM Raffle and Wrap Up

If the registration form is not loading (may be a firewall issue), you can try to register directly right here.

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Let’s Speak BO Webinar: Joining Data in Webi from Different Data Sources

July 28, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Back to Let’s Speak BO Webinars

Tuesday, September 5th at 10am PT/1pm ET

This session will cover joining Data in Webi from different sources, utilizing both the 4.3sp3 Data Tab as well as the traditional method of merging data.  We will demonstrate an alternate way of creating a “Minus” query, but with using different data sources.

Registration coming soon…

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Philadelphia BusinessObjects User Group – Wednesday, April 5th 2023

February 28, 2023 By Leave a Comment

You are personally invited to join us at the Philadelphia BusinessObjects Users Group on Wednesday, April 5th from 9:30am – 5:00pm.

Registration is free, but we ask that you please REGISTER for count purposes.

Location:
400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Directions:
Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and
Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount Park
Sign in at the desk in lobby
Parking Fee of $17 in Zoo Garage
DIRECTIONS

Agenda:

9:30am – 10:00am – Registration + Coffee and Bagels

10:00am – 10:45am – BusinessObjects Solid For the Next Decade and Beyond – Paul Grill, InfoSol

When SAP updated their Statement of Direction for BusinessObjects in June 2022, they also announced a revised roadmap for the product that projected out more than 10 years. This included a new release of BusinessObjects after BI 4.3, code named BI 2024, that will run both on-premises and in the cloud and continued evolution and enhancement of both Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports.

This session will show and discuss this new roadmap and the key features that have just been released with BI 4.3 SP03 along with what is currently planned for SP04 and beyond.

10:45am – 11:30am – Navigating The New World of Web Intelligence v4.3 SP 2/3 – Michael Ward, CTTS

In this live demo we will take an in-depth look at the new BI Launch Pad v4.3. We will visit the BI Launch Pad, Query Panel, and Report Viewer Windows. We will take a more in depth look at the Main Side Panel and Main Build Panels. It will include reading, design, structure and data options in Main Side Panel. Presentation will include a compare and contrast v4.3 vs v4.2. Presentation will include tips and tricks when navigating.

11:30am – 12:00pm – Networking Lunch

12:00pm – 12:35pm – Three Business Performance Hacks for BusinessObjects and Crystal Reports You Should Know – Herbert Hess, Center4BI

We all love BusinessObjects for reliable, interactive, and pixel perfect reporting delivered anywhere at any time. Did you know that the combination of BusinessObjects and Crystal Reports can make real-time phone alerts available to inform you of current market conditions for your business? Or alert you to impending server issues which may affect the reliable reporting you count on? How about turning hours or days of updating of financial reports into minutes when fiscal periods change from year to year? This brief session will provide you with insight into the problems we have described, overview the answer to those problems, and direct you to online case studies for detailed techniques available to get more business performance from your BusinessObjects investment.

12:40pm – 1:20pm – BusinessObjects Co-Existence with PowerBI and Tableau – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

About 80% of BusinessObjects customers use either PowerBI, Tableau or both. Most use BusinessObjects for BI reporting while using PowerBI/Tableau for data discovery and visualization. This state of co-existence is very much the new normal for organizations using BusinessObjects.

This session will explain how the different BI tool can complement each other and how you can integrate them by accessing both Web Intelligence reports and universes from PowerBI and Tableau.

1:20pm – 2:00pm – Applying Advanced Reporting Functions in v4.3 SP 2/3 – Michael Ward, CTTS

With the introduction of Web Intelligence v4.3 SP 2/3, we no longer have the Analysis Tab. This live demo will highlight the major reporting functions under v4.3 SP 2/3, where they are now located and how to properly use the functions.

The functions will include:

  • Break
  • Sort/Custom Sort
  • Filter
  • Group
  • Rank
  • Advanced Calculations
  • Conditional Formatting

Presentation will include best practices and tips and tricks.

2:00pm – 5:00pm – Philadelphia Zoo Admission Included and Wrap-up

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Midwest BusinessObjects User Group – April 22, 2021

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You and your colleagues are personally invited to join us at the Midwest Virtual BusinessObjects User Group meeting Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 running from 1:00pm to 3:30pm CT.

Agenda:

1:00 – 1:05 pm  | Welcome & Announcements

1:05 – 1:35 pm | The BI 4.3 Roadmap in Action – Gregory Botticchio and Christian AH-SOON, SAP

BI 4.3 SP1 was released in December and SP2 will be coming later this year. SAP will provide an overview of the new features in SP1 and what’s coming in SP2 along with a live demo.

1:35 – 2:05 pm | WaaDD (Webi as a Dazzling Dashboard) – Alan Anolik, Ontada by McKesson/Maven BI Group

While Web Intelligence has been traditionally seen as a BI reporting tool, more and more organizations are using it to create amazing and effective dashboards.

This eye-opening recently updated session will take you on a step by step journey on how to take existing Web Intelligence reports and transform them into beautiful, intricate, interactive and now Dazzling dashboards using many of the new features and capabilities available in the latest BI 4.2 release. Including integration of the Need4Viz add-on components.

2:05 – 2:20 pm | Break

2:20 – 2:50 pm | Geomapping in Webi  – Roxanne Pittman, InfoSol

Mapping options in Web Intelligence have really improved in recent years .  The geographical database embedded in Web Intelligence provides easy geomapping options which allows for some fantastic data insights.  In addition, 3rd party addons take mapping insights to a whole new level.  This session will show how Web Intelligence interactive maps can help analyze information visually, quickly and provides valuable insights into your data.

2:50 – 3:20 pm | The Function Library: Formulas and Variables  – Michael Ward, Creative Technology & Training Solutions

We all create formulas and variables in our report. But did you realize you can build very complicated calculations utilizing the many functions in the function library? Whether it’s a string based, date based or numeric based calculations, there is a function for you. This live demo will highlight some of more frequently used functions!

3:20 – 3:30 pm | Raffle

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West Coast Virtual BusinessObjects User Group – Thursday, September 24th, 2020 @ 1:00pm PT

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You and your colleagues are personally invited to join us at the West Coast Virtual BusinessObjects User Group meeting Thursday, September 24th, 2020 running from 1:00pm to 4:30pm CT.

You can view the recordings form this user group below.

1:00 – 1:05 pm PT | Welcome & Announcements

1:05 – 1:35 pm PT | 30 New Features in BI 4.2 in 30 Minutes – Rajesh Ponnurangam, InfoSol Inc

Get to know the detail level product overview of what is new in BI 4.2 and the reasons to upgrade your current BI systems to 4.2. This session covers 30 latest features in bi 4.2 which will be helpful for your entire organization, including, but not limited to, BO Administrators, Universe Designers, Report Developers and Business Users. If we have time, we will aim for 45.

1:35 – 2:05 pm PT | Magic of Breaks: Part 2 – Michael Ward, CTTS

Learn how to rank based on subtotals.  Learn how to display only the most current row of data based on a break.   Learn how to control formatting with manage breaks.  Learn about the difference between a break and master detail report.

2:05 – 2:15 pm PT | Break

2:15 – 2:45 pm PT | What You Need to Know to Transition Your Users to the New Webi 4.3 – Runali Ghosh, InfoSol Inc

It may not be an understatement to consider the recent SAP BI 4.3 release as a huge milestone. This comes entirely with the new FIORI-based interface and offers a modern and new experience for ad-hoc and operational reporting as well as designing visually rich dashboards with Web Intelligence. While this is a great foundational step towards future analytics it is also quite a transition from the classic launchpad.  This session will summarize the key usability and functionality changes that Webi consumers and developers would potentially come across while transitioning from WebI 4.2 to 4.3.

2:45 – 3:15 pm PT | Adding Conditional Formatting and Stop Lights to Your Webi Report – Michael Ward, CTTS

Learn how to enhance your reports by adding conditional formatting to your report.  Learn how to add stop lights to make your report really stand out.

3:15 – 3:25 pm PT| Break

3:25 – 3:55 pm PT| Adding A Marquee/Background to your Webi Reports – Michael Ward, CTTS

Learn how to add a marquee that will flash across the screen when added to your report tab.

Learn what must be setup through the CMC to enable this feature.  Learn how to create the formula/variable to contain the Marquee text. Learn how to format the cell to HTML to enable this feature.

3:55 – 4:25 pm PT| Designing and Building a COVID-19 PPE Dashboard Fast – Roxanne Pittman, InfoSol Inc

Learn how we quickly put together an operational dashboard for showing key metrics tracking PPE during the COVID19 Crisis.  Swift dashboard development to meet relevant needs is what is in demand.

4:25 – 4:30 pm PT| Raffle

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East Coast Virtual BusinessObjects User Group – September 10th, 2020 @ 1PM ET

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You and your colleagues are personally invited to join us at the East Coast Virtual BusinessObjects User Group meeting Thursday, September 10th, 2020 running from 1:00pm to 4:30pm ET.

Attendance is FREE, however, you will need to register to get access to the virtual user group.

1:00 – 1:05 pm ET | Welcome & Announcements

1:05 – 1:35 pm ET | Automating BusinessObjects Regression Testing – Minith Patel, InfoSol Inc

Learn during a live demo on how BusinessObjects reports can be run and tested in bulk via an automated process. Once this process is setup it can be used for Regression testing of BO Applications and also in various other scenarios. Real case study and more info on process setup will be shared in this session.

1:35 – 2:05 pm ET | The Analysis Tab: Your Best Friend – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation provides an in depth look at the analysis tab and the many features it offers.

It will include all the options on the analysis toolbar. Learn how to manage your local filters, and the difference between local filters, query filters, and input controls.  Learn how to manage your breaks for effectively, including removing redundant headers, and breaking on values.

It will include adding sorts, and managing custom sorts.  The incredible Group feature will also be presented. Learn how to rank your report several ways!  How to manage calculations in the block will be covered, including the new automatic creation of subtotals when applying breaks

It will include tips and tricks when utilizing the Analysis toolbar.

2:05 – 2:15 pm ET | Break

2:15 – 2:45 pm ET | A Gazillion Examples of Web Intelligence enhancements with HTML – Amy O’Neel, InfoSol Inc

Animate your logo or add cool buttons or bring in google maps or use scalable images or auto–refresh your screen or……!  There are so many cool things you can do with HTML and CSS and easy java–scripts that we thought we’d throw a bunch of examples in a bucket and let you have at it.  Whether it is dashboarding or just a fresh coat of paint you are looking for, we have the gems to get you excited about taking the power of Webi with your data and making it POP!

2:45 – 3:15 pm ET | Managing Your Merging – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation will provide an in depth look at how to add multiple data providers within a single document, including universes, Excel, Text and Free Hand SQL. It will include how to properly merge dimensions and the many merge options available.  There will be a section on utilizing Excel files as a data provider, and how to import and Excel file, as well as properly update an Excel file already being utilized in a document. It will also include merging on local variables.   Presentation will include tips and tricks and best practices.

3:15 – 3:25 pm ET| Break

3:25 – 3:55 pm ET| Leveraging BuisnessObjects and Tableau for Maximum Benefit – Heather Rapetti, InfoSol Inc

With almost half of BusinessObjects customers in the U.S. also using Tableau, it makes sense to leverage the best of both tools to maximize your BI investment. There are many ways to do this from intelligently mapping Web Intelligence content into Tableau, to accessing BusinessObjects from Tableau to merging and publishing combined content from both BusinessObjects and Tableau. This session will show all these integration capabilities and discuss how many organizations are effectively using them

3:55 – 4:25 pm ET| Layering Your Reports and Charts With Input Controls – Michael Ward, CTTS

Learn how to build a customized drop-down selection window in Web Intelligence using input controls and local variables.  Learn how to build  two report blocks and two chart blocks all on the same report tab.  Learn how to display only the single block requested in the drop-down menu, hiding all the other block type.  Demo will include an ALL option that will display all 4 blocks at the same time.  Learn how to add a marquee feature that flashes a message across the top of the report tab based on the menu selection.  Learn how to utilize other formatting options including a background image.

4:25 – 4:30 pm ET| Raffle

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Cancelled – Miami BusinessObjects Users Group – Friday, May 15th, 2020

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Cancelled!

You are personally invited to join us at the Miami BusinessObjects Users Group on Friday, May 15th from 8:30am – 4:00pm.

LOCATION

 PERRY ELLIS INTL
3000 NW 107th Avenue
ROOM: Private Cafeteria
Miami, FL 33172

Parking: 

Parking is in the south parking lot. Follow security guards Directions. Perry Ellis will provide shuttle service from the south lot to the main Entrance.

8:30 – 9:00 am Registration (Free Breakfast Provided)

8:45 – 9:00 am Introduction / IBIS Update

9:00 – 9:45am BusinessObjects For a New Decade – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

A major new release of BusinessObjects will be available in 2020 that will become the BusinessObjects release of this new decade. Knowing that BusinessObjects will be around and supported for at least the next 10 years, this presentation will focus on how organizations are planning to use it and evolve with it over the next decade as they also look to move to new cloud based environments , adopt new AI technologies and deal with more data requests than they have ever done before.

9:45 – 10:00am Break

10:00 – 10:45am Web Intelligence v4.3: A Whole New World – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation will be a live demo of the new WebIntelligence V4.3 release due to be released first quarter of 2020. You will have an opportunity to see the new look of the Webi User Interface and how to navigate within the new UI. It will include comparisons of Webi features In v4.2 vs v4.3 and included will be a look at using a Webi report as a data provider.

10:45 -11:30am BusinessObjects Co-Existence with Tableau, PowerBI and More – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.
More than 50% of existing BusinessObjects customers use at least one other BI tool in addition to the tools in BusinessObjects. Using the best tool for the job makes a lot of sense in today’s competitive and fast-changing business landscape . The most popular BI tool used with BusinessObjects is Tableau followed by Microsoft’s PowerBI. This session will talk about different use cases for using these tools and others with BusinessObjects as well as options for integrating them in order to leverage your BusinessObjects investment.

11:30– 1:15 pm Lunch: On Your Own

01:15 – 2:00 pm Managing Your Merging– Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation will provide an in depth look at how to add multiple data providers within a single document, including universes, Excel, Text and Free Hand SQL. It will include how to properly merge dimensions and the many merge options available. There will be a section on utilizing Excel files as a data provider, and how to import and Excel file, as well as properly update an Excel file already being utilized in a document. It will also include merging on local variables. Presentation will include tips and tricks and best practices.

02:00 – 2:15 pm Break

02:15 – 3:00 pm The BI Dashboarding Dilemma for BusinessObjects – Paul Grill, InfoSol Inc.

BI Dashboards continue to dominate as the solution of choice for self-service BI applications. SAP BO Dashboards (aka Xcelsius) along with Lumira will be phased out by SAP over the next few years as SAP focuses on its new Cloud based SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) platform which recently released its own dashboard capability. At the same time Web Intelligence has made major strides in offering dashboard functionality. SAP’s BI dashboarding strategy has been confusing for several years and many BusinessObjects customers have chosen to develop their BI dashboard in Tableau, Power BI or another tool or even create custom dashboards. So, what is the best choice for the BusinessObjects user? This session will look at the pros and cons of the different options to help you make a more informed choice.

03:00 – 3:45 pm Building Simple Visualizations In Web Intelligence – Michael Ward, CTTS

This presentation provides an in depth look at creating simple visualizations using nothing more than the many features of WebIntelligence. In this presentation you will learn how to create a variety of charts and reports within the single report, then utilize input controls, element linking and intra document linking to create interactive dashboard like reports. It will include a look at some of the expanded functionality of input controls.

03:45- 4:00 pm Wrap-up

Please REGISTER for count purposes. Note: This event is not sponsored by SAP or ASUG. Presentations subject to change

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